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Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv Community Engagement Manager in Dearborn, Michigan
Community Engagement Manager
Department: Community Health & Research Center
Location: Dearborn, MI
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Job Title: Manager, Community Engagement
Job Status: Full-time
Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Manager of Community Engagement uses specialized knowledge in the area of relationship development to grow and cultivate community connections that encourage community engagement. Responsible for implementing efforts to improve relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, this includes leading marketing efforts to better engage and inform the public about organizational strategies, events, initiatives and campaigns, community service efforts, recruiting and retaining volunteers for specific initiatives, building strategic partnerships and coordinating special events and campaigns.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with Executive Management to develop and lead a comprehensive strategy for community engagement and partnerships
Build and maintain partnerships with other nonprofit organizations in the Metro Detroit area that have related missions
Represent ACCESS at community events and committees
Provide education about ACCESS programming in the community
Create opportunities for partnering with community groups and organization such as service projects
Find and create opportunities to educate the public about ACCESS by providing information at strategic events and meetings
Lead special civic engagement campaigns locally
Lead efforts to increase integration between departments on specific initiatives
Create, develop and implement community fundraising opportunities
Recruit, train, mobilize and manage specifically assigned volunteers and community members
Collaborate and maintain relationships with community stakeholders
Provide marketing and public relations guidance to the Communications team
Be engaged and visible at community events that are in alignment with the ACCESS mission
Lead and implement ACCESS ACTS (Active Community Teen Service)
Help plan, coordinate, fundraise and recruit for ACCESS- special events (annual dinner, domestic violence, holiday party, etc.)
Assist in engaging and recruiting college students and recent graduates for ACCESS job opportunities
Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Fundraising best practices, standards and ethics
Greater understanding of the mission and vision of ACCESS in the communities
Greater desire of the community to support the organization financially
Empowerment of local community to effect change
Skill in:
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Ability to:
Manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Negotiate with internal and external groups and build constructive, effective relationships needed to successfully meet objectives
Be mature, professional and outgoing
Maintain relationships
Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed
Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Organize, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor-s degree
Required Disciplines:
Business, Economics, Finance or related field
and
At least 2-3 years of successful fundraising experience working in a non-profit organization or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources
Licenses/Certifications:
Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required
Travel Required: Local and in-state travel, up to 50%
Working Environment: Climate controlled office
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